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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.25, 14,104.76 and 5,196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.25, 14,104.76 and 5,196.33 is: 7,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.25 : 14,104.76 = 5,196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.25/14,104.76 = 5,196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.25x = 14,104.76 × 5,196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.25x = 73,292,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,292,961.55/9,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.98

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